Asus M5A97 R2.0 - Manual (Page 35)

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT
place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
• Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert
feature.
• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable
to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment.
1.2.9 Internal connectors
1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
M5A97 R2.0
M5A97 R2.0 Fan connectors
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CPU F
AN PWM
CPU F
AN IN
CPU F
AN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN2
CHA
F
AN PWM
CHA
F
AN IN
CHA
F
AN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN3
CHA
F
AN PWM
CHA
F
AN IN
CHA
F
AN PWR
GND
GND
CHA FAN PWR
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWM
2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
The TPM module is purchased separately!
M5A97 R2.0
M5A97 R2.0 TPM Connector
PIN 1
TPM
SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK
RESET
GPIO
SERIRQ SMBSDA
GND LAD1 LAD2
PWROWN
GND